opinion It’s time to begin again Who is the second-class citizen? The neighbor who lost his job and now has to apply for food stamps? The neighbor who relies on the food shelf to feed his or her children? Our brothers and sisters in the Native American community who can’t find jobs, can’t overcome poverty...
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2012-11-27 16:22:22

It’s time to begin again

Who is the second-class citizen?

The neighbor who lost his job and now has to apply for food stamps?

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The neighbor who relies on the food shelf to feed his or her children?

Our brothers and sisters in the Native American community who can’t find jobs, can’t overcome poverty and alcoholism, who suffer from lack of education and opportunity?

Our brothers and sisters from all parts of the world who seek a better life under a fair and just democracy? Who seek the right to live their religion in peace?

There are no second-class citizens. There is only the human community, charged to love one another, and restart our democracy in its best traditions.

I've worked at the Brainerd Dispatch with various duties since Dec. 7, 1983. Starting off as an Ad Designer and currently Director of Audience Development. The Dispatch has been an interesting and challenging place to work. I'm fortunate to have made many friends, both co-workers and customers.